ESU student interns with M. Smithfield supervisors

Wednesday

Dec 5, 2012 at 6:15 PM

John Lopez, an Allentown resident and East Stroudsburg University senior with a double major in political science and philosophy, completed a summer semester internship in August working in the supervisor's office for Middle Smithfield Township.

John Lopez, an Allentown resident and East Stroudsburg University senior with a double major in political science and philosophy, completed a summer semester internship in August working in the supervisor's office for Middle Smithfield Township.

Lopez was an intern working for Middle Smithfield Township supervisors Annette Atkinson, Mitchell Marcus and Mike Dwyer, who comprise the board and govern the township.

His internship duties included assisting with the township's 911 readdressing project and involvement in the planning and implementation of Middle Smithfield Township's annual memory makers luncheon in September. The event brings together longtime residents and those who are 60 years old or older.

During his internship from May to August, Lopez was supervised by Dr. Kimberly S. Adams, associate professor of political science at ESU.

After the internship ended, Lopez was hired by the supervisor's office as a receptionist. Lopez said the internship taught him a great deal about the administrative work required of township and government employees.